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FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil next month will have a particularly high-tech start, as the first ball of the world’s biggest sporting event is kicked by a paralysed teen in a robotic exoskeleton.
Iron finding attracts better magnetic future
A new finding could add value to Australian iron, and reduce the need for rare-earth mineral mining.
Research puts DNA to work building rare enzymes
Bio-engineers have developed a way to use molecules of DNA like scaffolding to build entirely new structures.
Cells spotted by new hi-res molecular marker
Just like our bodies, individual cells have a skeletal structure to keep them safe and in the proper shape, but until recently it was almost impossible to have a proper look at it.
Concert of sound and vision helps predict new sights
A new study has shown extra levels of complexity in the way sound and vision tell us about the world.
Food fears from Friends not swallowed by scientists
Environmental group Friends of The Earth is pushing for a ban on food products containing nanomaterials.
Stylish mice bring important find
Mice with mohawks have thrown new light on the nature and development of autism in the brain.
Fee change brings angry breeze to debate's door
University students continue to vocalise their discontent at planned uni fee hikes, and now one senior academic has changed sides on the debate.
Looking cool washes over cancer risk for teens
Young people are being swayed by the “relaxing” and “fun” image of a dangerous smoking device, and researchers say it must be addresses in order to cut future addictions.
Big fund risks missing goal from limited view
Some leading figures in the Australian research community say the $20 billion “medical research future fund” is a good idea, but will not work unless the policy-makers start listening to scientists.
Carbon rise pulls good grain from common crops
The world’s polluted atmosphere means plants are becoming less nutritious, and risk losing some key ingredients altogether.
Mums' sad slump comes several years in
Depression in mothers often hits hardest several years after giving birth, new research shows.
Teachers' scene change not about the green
Many rue the idea of having to leave the comfort and convenience of urban living for work in regional areas, with many having to be paid considerably more to “go rural”.
Willing child-helpers still wear costs
Grandparents are frequently roped-in to provide informal child care to their grandchildren, many say they are happy to do it, but research shows they get the short end of the stick.
Prototypes soon to bring new angles, better view
Holograms are not here yet, but we may soon be about half way to true 3D projection.
Rocket man returns, leaving first robot alone in space
A Japanese astronaut has bid farewell to his small robot companion, after the two spent six months together orbiting the Earth.
Brain cells shown live in vivid 3D
Researchers are working on an exciting new method to monitor the brain in real-time 3D.
Help to cut high pregnant smoking risk
Vitamin C supplements can help pregnant smokers reduce the amount of damage they do to their babies.
Teenage team leader takes edge on high-tech testing
A research assistant may have hit on a faster, cheaper way to test for HIV.
Vaccination does not cause autism
The largest review ever undertaken has shown no link between vaccination and autism.
Billions in bribery brings jail for big pharm. boss
Chinese authorities have charged a British executive from pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline over a range of corrupt activities, in a case designed to send a warning that things in China have changed.